Apocalypse #4

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse . Famine, War, Pestilence and Death. Sound familiar?

This started as simply an idea, what could we make out of readily salvageable materials, homemade forge and tools, to protect and feed my family in the event the power grid dies.
The first 3 met those requirements. All big and capable choppers. Made from materials readily available. But they lacked something…..Diversability…..So after thinking long and hard I introduce

“Armageddon”

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Total package 10″ x12″. Made from a pieces of a leather “hang up” travel bag from the Salvation Army store.
I see a socket handle, a kiridashi and a burnt stick. Buckles allow hanging from a belt or pack.

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Socket handled ” Ulu- Skinner w/ gut hook” made from a mid 1940′s mower blade. The finger hole/choil was the blade mounting hole.
Forged, hot cut and a bunch of hot filing. Edge quenched in salt water. Shellac saturated hemp twine wrapping on handle.

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Here’s that burnt stick. Actually a broken hatchet handle. Whittled to fit the socket handle. No dye, oiled, torched and scrapped.
The leather thong ties it pretty securely to the Ulu/Skinner to make an impromptu hatchet.

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I don’t know where this series is going from here…But..I do have the workings of a flintlock pistol??.........Randy
 
Awesome package! Its always a surprise with your post!

How about a flint lock apocalypse pistol, whit a bayonet?
 
I like it. Multifunction. Reuse and recycling at its finest.

Add a pointed walking stick to make a spear (or harpoon?)

There may be a good supply of lawnmower blades available in the future.
 
Or a cutlass pistol? My mind is racing.




P.S. the fact that it has a gutting hook on the end of it is just awesome.

 
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Thanks to all for the great comments, much appreciated.
Edwood, that cutlass pistol is awesome. I have a 77 cal. Damascus barrel. Would be a 10 gauge. I'm more of a scattergun guy. Have to check on legalities, sounds like a weapon of mass destuction. A 10 gauge flintlock cutlass pistol would be a formidable opponent for the barnyard snakes.....Randy
 
Randy,
You never cease to amaze me. Truly awesome. I love the ulu based design and handle being a part of the whole concept. With your imagination and Edwood egging you on, you will surely bring on something really scary.

Howard
 
Thanks Gentlemen, I'm liking the multi-use versatility of this one. Sketching on one now that goes bang.....Randy
 
Looks like something out of a movie, except probably a lot more functional. That thing is awesome.
 
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